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PN51 XYA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,780 mi
Last recorded85,780 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 XYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,780 miles

slight play at engine tie bar

Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,505 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

rear noise bar corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 80,692 miles

lateral noise cross bar corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lateral noise cross bar corroded

n/s/f tyre outter wall scrubed and uneaven wear recomend tracking be done

o/s/r/ tyre outter wall perrishing and starting too split

Pass 30 Dec 2010 77,813 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 77,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 75,271 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 75,271 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 72,655 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 67,873 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 67,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,323 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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PN51 XYA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN51 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN51 XYA registered?

PN51 XYA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is PN51 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 XYA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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